DescriptionRole Overview:
BDR Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior ALC Developer to serve as a Key Personnel position on an IRS MFRA Branch task order. IBM Assembler Language Coding (ALC) expertise is among the rarest skills in the federal IT workforce. This individual will serve as the technical authority for all ALC/assembler components within MFRA Branch systems, providing production O&M support and implementing ALC-side legislative changes. The role requires deep expertise in IBM mainframe assembly programming, AEV JCL, and the full IBM mainframe toolchain, and the ability to work within IRS's rigorous production control processes (PECP, Endevor, OneSDLC) from day one.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and enhance IBM Assembler Language Coding (ALC) programs and modules supporting MFRA Branch tax processing applications
- Analyze, design, and implement ALC modifications for Filing Season, Mid-Year, and Tax-Year legislative changes
- Perform AEV JCL modification, testing, and production deployment; manage JCL job streams for batch processing
- Execute VSAM file management operations - VSAM structures, copybooks, panel definitions, skeleton PROCS
- Triage and resolve P1/P2 ALC-related production incidents; perform root cause analysis and restore services to operational status
- Use IBM File Manager and IBM Debugger for production defect investigation and code repair
- Commit all source code to IBM ELM Suite before any Endevor transmittal; maintain complete artifact trail per OneSDLC/ELC requirements
- Develop and maintain OneSDLC/ELC technical artifacts (SDP, SDSR, STP, COH, PRP) for ALC components
- Transfer ALC system knowledge to IRS staff; document all ALC tribal knowledge into the team knowledge repository
- Participate in Agile sprint ceremonies, CCB sessions, and technical reviews as the assembler/ALC technical authority
- Support integration and interoperability between ALC components and COBOL/Java application layers
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years IBM Assembler Language Coding (ALC) - mainframe assembly programming, structured programming in assembler
- AEV JCL and standard IBM JCL - job stream design, modification, testing, and production scheduling
- VSAM - file design, management, copybooks, panels, skeleton PROCS
- IBM File Manager - mainframe file inspection, editing, and management
- IBM Debugger - interactive debugging of ALC programs in DEV and QA environments
- IBM Suite - full mainframe toolchain fluency
- Endevor - source code management and production transmittal process
- IBM ELM Suite (DOORS Next, IBM ETM, Jira) - requirements management and test management
- PECP (Production Environment Control Process) Guidelines compliance
- Knowledge of IBM mainframe architecture - z/OS, MVS, batch processing, CICS interaction from ALC layer
- Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills in high-availability production environments
Tools and Platforms:
- IBM Assembler Language (ALC/HLASM)
- AEV JCL, standard IBM JCL
- IBM File Manager, IBM Debugger
- Endevor (source code management)
- IBM ELM Suite - DOORS Next, IBM ETM, Jira
- IBM Suite (mainframe toolchain)
- ServiceNow (incident and change management)
- VSAM, z/OS utilities
Clearance Required:
- Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) - ACTIVE
Nice to Have Qualifications:
- Direct IRS or Treasury mainframe ALC experience - especially MFRA, BMF, IMF, or tax processing applications
- COBOL/CICS cross-training - ability to read and analyze COBOL programs that interact with ALC modules
- Experience with high-availability Federal mainframe environments (IRS, SSA, Treasury, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of CFOL command codes and Business Master File structure
- Familiarity with DB2 interaction patterns from the ALC layer
In addition, U.S Citizenship is required. Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment is not guaranteed and will proceed only if the associated contract is awarded and funded.
